Psuedotropheus Cyanerhabdoes Maingano 5-7 cm

The Electric Stripe: Pseudotropheus Cyanerhabdos Maingano

Introduce an unforgettable contrast of electric blue and jet black to your African cichlid aquarium with the vivid Pseudotropheus Cyanerhabdos Maingano.

Known widely as the Maingano Cichlid (and often classified today under Chindongo cyanerhabdos), this dwarf Mbuna is celebrated for its stunning, high-contrast colouration and suitability for medium-sized tanks.

Both males and females of this species display an exceptional, near-identical pattern: a brilliant electric blue body overlaid by two prominent black or dark blue horizontal stripes running along the back and through the middle of the body.

The Maingano is an active and highly visual fish that acts as a dazzling centrepiece, offering a beautiful, less hyper-aggressive alternative to other electric blue dwarf Mbuna species.

Features an exceptional, high-contrast colouration where the electric blue body is dramatically accented by bold, jet-black horizontal stripes, making it easily identifiable.

Hails from the highly specific Maingano Reef locality, guaranteeing the intense blue and black patterning that this wild strain is renowned for.

Classified as a dwarf Mbuna, reaching a manageable size of just 3 to 4 inches (8-10 cm), making it suitable for smaller Mbuna setups (4ft/120cm tanks).

Displays isomorphic colouration (both sexes look alike), ensuring that all individuals in your display colony contribute maximum visual impact.

Thrives in standard African Rift Lake conditions with hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5-8.5) and a diet based primarily on high-quality vegetable and spirulina-rich foods.

Expertly sourced and maintained specimens ensure you receive healthy, high-quality Maingano Cichlids with optimal colour intensity and finnage.

Don't miss the chance to own this bright and distinctive Pseudotropheus Cyanerhabdos Maingano.

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